SWEET & SOWARD SPECIAL EPISODE: STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 1 PREVIEW, COOK V GRANT, LATRELL’S REDEMPTION & IS THE STAGE SET FOR VAL HOLMES? (TOPSPORT)

Host Jamie Soward, Tristan from TopSport.com.au and Dan Frost preview State of Origin Game 1. Everything you need to know as both sides prepare for battle in Townsville.

For the QLD fans, the boys dive into their squad and cover all the latest controversy with the withdrawal of Kalyn Ponga and the question marks surrounding the fitness of several players including Cameron Munster, Harry Grant, AJ Brimson and 'Origin Superman'- Dane Gagai. Sowie and the team also cover the potential implications of the high tackle crackdown and the potential for players to be sin binned. 

For the away team, the boys cover all things NSW Blues including the recent form of Damien Cook, the impact of Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic in the centres and the pressure mounting on the Blues forward pack. Which Blues forward will stand up and dominate the series? And has Blues skipper James Tedesco been flying under the radar in the lead up to Game 1?

The boys talk game predictions, first and anytime try scorers as well as the predicted points scored. While Tristan has you covered for value with over 300+ markets for the much anticipated clash.